Severe Weather and Heavy Rainfall in the Midwest and Desert Southwest; Mid-Summer Heat Continues

Severe thunderstorm and heavy rainfall are possible in the Midwest into the Central Appalachians and the Desert Southwest early this week. Storms are also expected in parts of the northern Plains today. Fire weather and air quality concerns will persist across portions of the West. Mid-summer heat will continue across much of the CONUS this week, especially in the the south-central High Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Creston Municipal Airport (KCSQ)

Lat: 41.02°NLon: 94.36°WElev: 1289ft.

Fair

77°F

25°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.93 in
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 10 Aug 8:15 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles W Afton IA

  • Today

    Today: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 89. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind 5 to 9 mph becoming east southeast in the evening.

    Low: 74 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 8am and 9am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 100. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. North northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming east after midnight.

    Low: 71 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. East southeast wind around 7 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 69 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 79. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 79 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 65 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79.

    High: 79 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind 5 to 9 mph becoming east southeast in the evening.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 8am and 9am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 100. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. North northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming east after midnight.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. East southeast wind around 7 mph.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 79. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 79.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles W Afton IA
 41.04°N 94.27°W
5:43 am CDT Aug 10, 2026
8am CDT Aug 10, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 16, 2026
 
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